What does the "Close before you doze" campaign encourage citizens to do?

The "Close before you doze" campaign emphasizes the importance of closing bedroom doors before sleeping as a fire safety measure. When a fire occurs, a closed door can slow the spread of smoke and flames, providing valuable time for occupants to escape and reducing the risk of injury or death due to smoke inhalation. By promoting the idea of sheltering in place with a closed door, the campaign seeks to empower residents to take proactive steps in enhancing their personal safety during a fire emergency.

This strategy is grounded in research that demonstrates how closed doors can significantly increase survival rates during residential fires, as they create a barrier that can protect individuals from heat and toxic smoke.